The staff provide service that is above and beyond. The view is amazing. The room had everything…read moreone could want, balcony with a view, refrigerator, coffee, amazing shower, lots of space and a gorgeous wood ceiling. I've the hotel.

We stayed at the Hotel Bussola for 2 nights in May and were very pleased. We had stayed down the…read morehill in a more expensive hotel, but found Bussola more to our liking. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is comfortable, almost homey, and certainly welcoming (especially Foxy, the resident Dalmatian). Be sure to ask for room 212, which has 2 balconies and spectacular views of Lago D'Orta and the island. We had dinner there one night, which was very pleasant and reasonably priced. All in all a very nice find!

During my visit to Milano, I had the pleasure of staying at the Zambala luxury residence. It was…read morecentrally located in the city; About a minute walk to the most delicious cafe in Fondiazione de Prada and a 10 minute walk to the subway/ metro. When arriving you are greeted by a gorgeous glass front with sculptured art and contemporary furniture. There is plenty of parking for any size vehicle for those long distance commuters. The rooms are spacious and come well appointed with plenty of storage and closet space. I also found myself thoroughly enjoying the superior bathrooms in both rooms I have stayed in. One of my favorite features at Zambala are the balconies, doors and the electronic retractable black out shades. An absolutely gorgeous place! Every morning fresh croissants, plain and assorted flavors await you in the lobby. If you prefer to cook your own meals, you can with the fully equipped studio kitchens including induction stove tops and all. Another topic to point out was the cleanliness of the entire facility. It was a pleasure to call Zambala home during my Milano visit. If you are planning to spend a holiday, have a business trip, or just need a nice place to stay while in Milano, Italy. I can strongly recommend Zambala Luxury Residence.

From the owner: Appartamenti arredati in zona Bovisa/Garibaldi in affitto per brevi periodi. Furnished apartments…read morein Bovisa / Garibaldi district for rent for short periods.

Really amazing place to stay. Deserves all the high recommendations. The view is incredible and you…read morewill end up taking loads of pictures. We really liked the infinity pool, the jacuzzi and the fact that you could order really great pizza from the comfort of your apartment and have it delivered to you. We stayed in the 2 double bedroom apartment and all four of us were extremely impressed with the experience. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Residence Casa Vacanze Gestione familiare…read more5 appartamenti affacciati sul North Lake Como Piscina , giardino e locale relax con Jacuzzi. Splendida vista lago Relax and view

An incredible collection of wines numbers in the thousands, without a doubt, and includes vintages…read moreof some of my favorite Brunellos that were sold out in the entire USA years ago. The owner is extremely knowledgeable, steered me to many new incredible finds in wines that "punch above their weight" as far as quality for the cost. She and her staff are kind, and quick to pour you a taste of something good, and the wide variety of gourmet food items and coffees is icing on the cake! Don't miss it in the wonderful town of Stresa, and be sure to swing by and look at the website to search for your favorites.

My Mrs. & I recently vacationed here for over a week with a Tour group. We decided not to do the…read moreall day Saturday Tour of Milan having already spent several days there on anther Trip. Besides, having "day off" seemed like a good idea for leisurely day especially after the fabulous dinner and evening before. So late morning, we self indulged with a fabulous Gelato and decided it was too rich to then have lunch. So we went to the for-normal-local -residents grocery Store, a Carrefours, and bought some Bread, Gorgonzola Cheese, Crackers, Prosciutto, Cappola etc. All we needed was some wine for our lake-view Balcony picnic. We had already visited La Cambusa- now it was time to rerun and see what the Owner, Rosaria recommended- she having owned this delightful Store for over 53 years. She recommended a lovely local small vintage Dolcettta (great with the Cheese), and even loaned us two nice Wine Glasses (which we were sure to return the next day...washed). She was lovely, spent a fair amount of time with us explaining anything of interest (including her dried pasta's). Shen even made sure we were aware of the daily late afternoon wine tastings we unfortunately missed. But her store is excellent, and she is a delightful and friendly woman who revels in the soft sale approach and how to be subtle in marketing her store and values. Visit her and her adult Children helping to run the place. She's terrific, friendly and will be a lovely memory for along time.

What a beautiful setting! The staff were very polite and professional and the property is so…read morelovely. This was a special night for our family so we splurged on the Lake View Suite @ €340 - Room 311 - gorgeous!! and spacious. Staff left us some snacks and a bottle of wine. Very close to shops & restaurants. We skipped the breakfast, although the setting looked beautiful - went to "il Gigi bar" just up the street for croissants and coffee (€8,70 for three of us). Ahhh, the good life!

My husband and I went to Villa Crespi in May, 2024. We have been to many Michelin three star…read morerestaurants and had an all encompassing, fantastic experience. We were seated in a beautifully decorated which was completely silent. There wasn't any friendly chatter with the servers. It was a very " serious" , without joy experience. I was served a tuna dish that didn't have any flavor. I pointed it out to the server and he said, "I understand" and nothing was done. I would not go back, there are too many other exceptional options.

While the hotel itself is undeniably beautiful, our experience unfortunately did not match the…read moresurroundings, nor did it align with the overwhelmingly positive reviews we had read on Google and TripAdvisor. Our dining experience in particular fell significantly short of expectations--especially considering the three Michelin star rating. I have dined at many Michelin-starred restaurants, including many with three stars, and unfortunately, this was well below even one-star standards in terms of both cuisine and service. For context, in the week prior to our visit, we dined at two different two-Michelin-starred restaurants, both of which provided far superior culinary experiences. Below is a summary of the issues we encountered: * Wine pairing: Poorly matched and inadequately explained. The sommelier's descriptions were difficult to hear, and the selections seemed obscure and mismatched to the dishes (e.g., a Nebbiolo-style red with fish). The pairing did not represent good value and gave the impression of cost-cutting rather than quality. * Lack of flexibility: We were told the wine pairing could not be removed from the package despite my partner being unwell and not wanting to drink alcohol. This was a disappointing and rigid approach in the circumstances. * Menu inflexibility: Requests for alternative dishes, despite the kitchen clearly having the necessary ingredients (e.g. beef rather than lamb), were declined without explanation. * Dismissive communication: Staff made confusing remarks, such as referencing an inability to send frogs' legs to our room--despite no such request ever having being made. * Basic service failures: Salt and pepper were repeatedly removed from our table, requiring us to request them multiple times. Staff also made multiple attempts to clear unfinished wine glasses. * Unacknowledged departure: My partner left mid-meal due to illness and dissatisfaction. It would have been appropriate and appreciated had some gesture at least been made in respect of this. * When I asked for one more of the small Petit fours croissants a few minutes after they were brought out, I was told the kitchen was closed. These are clearly pre-prepared items, so this response felt unnecessarily inflexible. I also pointed out that my partner's petit fours (included in her dinnner) had not been served, but was again told the kitchen was closed, with no further explanation provided or resolution offered. Altogether, the experience felt frustrating and at times petty. This was surprising and disappointing given the cost. For €2,500 for dinner and overnight accommodation, we expected a refined and memorable experience. Unfortunately, this was not delivered. The service was inflexible, inattentive, and lacking in the generosity and professionalism one expects at a three Michelin star venue. The hotel side of our stay was somewhat better. Overall staff were professional and helpful, although at 1,500 euros per night, one would expect that. However, there were concerning lapses. There appeared to be no "Do Not Disturb" sign in the room, and as a result, a cleaner entered without knocking while my partner was still asleep. Even if it was close to check-out time, we had not yet left, and this lack of basic courtesy and privacy was unacceptable. It is not appropriate to walk in without knocking. We could easily have been in a private or vulnerable situation.